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mitch daniels just told us about his own record of abolishing collective bargaining in indiana, he got reelected. so it's not simply a one-way route to achieving it. and i think the question, is it a water shed moment, it is a water shed moment, there's no question bit. organized labor and the g. i. bill were the book ends of the middle class prosperity. america exploded economically. the only reason that pie was divided was because americans and veterans return hg a chance to educate themselves like no generation had before and to participate in security of the american dream. and the only reason wages rose is because one-third of the work force was organized and they secured those higher wages and the ripple effect across our economy is no accident, jim. since 1979 since when unions have been in full retreat in this country, from 1979 to 2009, the median income dropped by 2%. >> you've got schools where you get rid of all the good young teachers because of the rules, you've got california prison workers who were retiring at age 55 with $130,000 a year. i'm not against unions, but whe
mitch daniels just told us about his own record of abolishing collective bargaining in indiana, he got reelected. so it's not simply a one-way route to achieving it. and i think the question, is it a water shed moment, it is a water shed moment, there's no question bit. organized labor and the g. i. bill were the book ends of the middle class prosperity. america exploded economically. the only reason that pie was divided was because americans and veterans return hg a chance to educate...
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>> woodruff: then, we examine the state of the states with two governors-- indiana republican mitch daniels and montana democrat brian schweitzer. >> lehrer: and mark shields and david brooks offer their weekly analysis. that's all ahead on tonight's "newshour." major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> okay, listen. somebody has got to get serious. >> i think... >> we need renewable energy. >> ...renewable energy is vital to our planet. >> you hear about alternatives, right? wind, solar, algae. >> i think it's going to work an a big scale. only, i think it's going to be affordable. >> so, where are they? >> it has to work in the real world. at chevron, we're investing millions in solar and biofuel technology to make it work. >> we've got to get on this now. >> right now. ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. and with the ongoing support of and the william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. an
>> woodruff: then, we examine the state of the states with two governors-- indiana republican mitch daniels and montana democrat brian schweitzer. >> lehrer: and mark shields and david brooks offer their weekly analysis. that's all ahead on tonight's "newshour." major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> okay, listen. somebody has got to get serious. >> i think... >> we need renewable energy. >> ...renewable energy is vital to our...
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on friday, we'll talk to two governors-- republican mitch daniels of indiana and democrat brian schweitzer of montana about budget troubles in their states, and more. i'm judy woodruff. >> lehrer: and i'm jim lehrer. we'll see you on-line. and again here tomorrow evening with mark shields and david brooks, among others. thank you and good night. major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> oil companies have changed my country. >> oil companies can make a difference. >> we have the chance to build the economy. >> create jobs, keep people healthy and improve schools. >> ... and our communities. >> in angola chevron helps train engineers, teachers and farmers; launch child's programs. >> it's not just good business. >> i'm hopeful about my country's future. >> it's my country's future. >> you can't manufacture pride, but pride builds great cars. and you'll find in the people at toyota, all across america. and by the alfred p. sloan foundation. supporting science, technology, and improved economic performance and financial literacy in the 21st century. and with the ongoing supp
on friday, we'll talk to two governors-- republican mitch daniels of indiana and democrat brian schweitzer of montana about budget troubles in their states, and more. i'm judy woodruff. >> lehrer: and i'm jim lehrer. we'll see you on-line. and again here tomorrow evening with mark shields and david brooks, among others. thank you and good night. major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> oil companies have changed my country. >> oil companies can make a...
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. >> ifill: in independent yap a what is the governor mitch daniels have to say about this little stand-off which has cropped up in the last 24 hours? >> well, it's interesting because he actually has not been on republican side. he said two months ago that he would prefer that this issue just rest for this session. he thought republicans didn't campaign on it. and needed to wait until they had before they addressed it. so today he said again that would be his preference. so there is conflict between the governor and some republicans in the indiana house who are more interested in pursuing this than he is. >> ifill: does that mean we can't expect to see governor daniels send state troopers across the lines to try find and route out those fleeing democrats? >> that's exactly what it means. he said this afternoon that he will not do that. he is not interest in diverting troopers from their day jobs he said. >> ifill: is there any room for compromise or do you see any compromise building there in ohio, karen kasler? >> governor kay sick has suggested that this whole issue of collective bargain
. >> ifill: in independent yap a what is the governor mitch daniels have to say about this little stand-off which has cropped up in the last 24 hours? >> well, it's interesting because he actually has not been on republican side. he said two months ago that he would prefer that this issue just rest for this session. he thought republicans didn't campaign on it. and needed to wait until they had before they addressed it. so today he said again that would be his preference. so there...
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governor mitch daniels did something like this in 2005 by executive order. and you know, we feel that, you know, through the legislative process has more transparency and accountability so voters can weigh in. and that is what we see right now in madison. but we do have an open and honest hearing being it. >> woodruff: is that what the afc and other unions are most concerned about, randi weingarten. >> yes, judy. the bottom line here is taking away bargaining rights does not create one more cent in the wisconsin coffers. what we're talking about is really having a voice at work. if the governor were serious about respecting teachingers, about warning public services to be the best they could be, about wanting to make sure that he heard the taxpayers and wanting to make sure that there was fiscal solvency in that state, he would actually talk to the workers as opposed to ignoring every single entreaty they have made. the reason they're on the streets is because he refuses to talk to them. the only redress they have is on the street. >> woodruff: just quickly
governor mitch daniels did something like this in 2005 by executive order. and you know, we feel that, you know, through the legislative process has more transparency and accountability so voters can weigh in. and that is what we see right now in madison. but we do have an open and honest hearing being it. >> woodruff: is that what the afc and other unions are most concerned about, randi weingarten. >> yes, judy. the bottom line here is taking away bargaining rights does not create...
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and so someone like that, mitch daniels, governor of indiana and mitt romney, for my money those are-- there are not a lot of plausible candidates. maybe four, maybe five. >> lehrer: four or five plausible candidates, mark? >> well, jim, i don't know. i will defer to david when it comes to guys on the plaus ability of republican dan the candidates. the reality of the cpac meeting is that there were 11,000 people there at the hotel, registered for this conference. there were constituency in surgeon of the candidate. there is-- usually it is a candidate, they want to beat barack obama but they don't have anybody. what impressed me the most of all, what they did not discuss, as the world was dominated and riveted on what was going on in egypt, they didn't even address it in their speeches. >> why do you think that is. >> i think it is a lack of self-confidence. a sure footed innocence. they didn't know what they wanted to say. they weren't sure, the only one who was really critical that i saw was rick santorum, the former senator from pennsylvania who basically took the line that has bee
and so someone like that, mitch daniels, governor of indiana and mitt romney, for my money those are-- there are not a lot of plausible candidates. maybe four, maybe five. >> lehrer: four or five plausible candidates, mark? >> well, jim, i don't know. i will defer to david when it comes to guys on the plaus ability of republican dan the candidates. the reality of the cpac meeting is that there were 11,000 people there at the hotel, registered for this conference. there were...
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daniels the governor of indiana as his opponent this is pretty much go to them. should the nominee be someone like sarah palin or former arkansas governor mike huckabee it's quite possible obama will get significant corporate support. i think all of those are part of his calculations. >> ifill: the president said to the business people in the room today get in the game. come with me. what do you think he was saying that he thought he was saying to you. what did you hear him saying to you? >> well, i think we share a common goal. that is for this recovery to become a jobs recovery. so he's encouraging the business community that has been cautious, has been nervous, to start investing in america. >> ifill: sitting on a lot of cash. >> sitting on a lot of cash. that's right, that's right. but there are concerns there. there are concerns about hyper regulatory environment in some industries. that's very much an inhibitor. there are concerns about tax policy. whether or not washington is going to get its act together in terms of spending and the entitlement programs.
daniels the governor of indiana as his opponent this is pretty much go to them. should the nominee be someone like sarah palin or former arkansas governor mike huckabee it's quite possible obama will get significant corporate support. i think all of those are part of his calculations. >> ifill: the president said to the business people in the room today get in the game. come with me. what do you think he was saying that he thought he was saying to you. what did you hear him saying to you?...